Thanking & Apologizing
Use these essential phrases to politely get attention, apologize for mistakes, and express or acknowledge gratitude in everyday situations.
Key Phrases
Muchas gracias.
neutralThank you very much.
Mil gracias.
casualA thousand thanks.
A very common and friendly way to say thanks.
De nada.
neutralYou're welcome.
The most common and standard reply to 'gracias'.
No hay problema.
casualNo problem.
Lo siento mucho.
neutralI am very sorry.
¡Perdón!
casualSorry!
Use this for small mistakes or when lightly bumping into someone.
Está bien.
neutralIt is fine.
No pasa nada.
casualIt's okay.
Literally means 'nothing happens'.
Disculpe.
politeExcuse me (formal).
Use this with strangers, older people, or staff to get their attention.
Disculpa.
casualExcuse me.
Use this to get the attention of friends or peers.
Con permiso.
neutralExcuse me (to pass).
Use this when you need to walk past someone in a crowded space.